Patton Boggs Lays Off 120?

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Anonymous wrote:I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone losing their job would seem to others like an opportunity to joke. Unless it's for gross incompetence, no one deserves a lay off. There before the grace of god go I.

I think it's "but for" the grace of God. But who's counting. This reminds me of someone who wrote it's a doggeedog world.

Good for you that you are so smart and clever. Good for you. *clapping*

Knowing this expression is a matter of basic cultural competency. Don't have to be smart and clever. Just don't use big words and expressions unless you have a clear understanding of what you are saying. Seriously it's good advice. Using simple words and phrases will actually make you appear smarter. You may hate me saying it, but in the back of your mind you know I'm right.

Actually, in the back of my mind I think you're a petty asshole who jumps at the chance to make others feel less than on anonymous forums. You are very pleased with yourself, aren't you? Well, you're insecure and delight in playing gotcha over ridiculous typos. You may hate me for saying it, but in the back of your mind you know I'm right.

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For all intensive purposes I agree with you.

[Anonymous]

"Intensive purposes"! You sleigh me

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Intensive purposes"! You sleigh me

Clever. Thanks for the giggle!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"Intensive purposes"! You sleigh me

Clever. Thanks for the giggle!

Defanitely.

[Anonymous]

Good thing lawyers aren't worthless...

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Everyone subsidizes lawyers by high litigation and insurance costs.

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I haven't read all the news on this, but the original report was that litigators were the target of the layoffs. PB's bread and butter is lobbying, isn't it? Would make sense to me to focus on the strength of your business model rather than tryiing to be all things to all people.

Replacing issue expertise is relatively easy, personal relationships not so much. I don't see PB imploding here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone subsidizes lawyers by high litigation and insurance costs.

Everybody says this until their insurance company refuses to pay a benefit under a life insurance policy, or their food kid gets caught with pot, a bsd doctor kills their mom, their ex husband wants too much custody, or a drunk trucker kills two of their kids, or their business's supplier breaches their contract. It's apparently always the other persons attorney that's unreasonable.

Let's move on. It's sad for those laid off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ah, here ya go. per the legal times, the managing partner "they are right-sizing."

Newberry said most clients were "indifferent" to the news about the layoffs—and he said he received a standing ovation from staff when he spoke to them on Friday morning. "A number of people stood up and said we're doing exactly what we need to do to make this firm a great competitor in a very difficult legal market place," he said."

NICE! Cheering for layoffs! Assholes.

Wow! And people here want us to feel sorry for these people? Wow, wow, wow.

In addition, 65 lost attorney jobs is not even noteworthy given the job market in the United States right now. Welcome to the rest of America, Patton Boggs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:ah, here ya go. per the legal times, the managing partner "they are right-sizing."

Newberry said most clients were "indifferent" to the news about the layoffs—and he said he received a standing ovation from staff when he spoke to them on Friday morning. "A number of people stood up and said we're doing exactly what we need to do to make this firm a great competitor in a very difficult legal market place," he said."

NICE! Cheering for layoffs! Assholes.

Wow! And people here want us to feel sorry for these people? Wow, wow, wow.

In addition, 65 lost attorney jobs is not even noteworthy given the job market in the United States right now. Welcome to the rest of America, Patton Boggs.

All 65 were not attorneys. Some of the layoffs included admin staff.

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Anonymous wrote:ah, here ya go. per the legal times, the managing partner "they are right-sizing."

Newberry said most clients were "indifferent" to the news about the layoffs—and he said he received a standing ovation from staff when he spoke to them on Friday morning. "A number of people stood up and said we're doing exactly what we need to do to make this firm a great competitor in a very difficult legal market place," he said."

NICE! Cheering for layoffs! Assholes.

Wow! And people here want us to feel sorry for these people? Wow, wow, wow.

In addition, 65 lost attorney jobs is not even noteworthy given the job market in the United States right now. Welcome to the rest of America, Patton Boggs.

All 65 were not attorneys. Some of the layoffs included admin staff.

Yes, and as I said, Welcome to the rest of America.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope, can't even drum up sypmanthy for this. Know way too many snooty lawyers (my kid is at private school - we get FA) and between this and sequestor, I am enjoying watching so many parents squirm.

I guess that this less-than-snooty lawyer (but well paid) will stop contributing to the FA funds at DC's private school. I wouldn't want to subsidize someone like you. I guess with no FA, I guess you'll be squirming too.

However, I won't enjoy watching. Enjoying watching people getting laid off is sick.

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Anonymous wrote:I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone losing their job would seem to others like an opportunity to joke. Unless it's for gross incompetence, no one deserves a lay off. There before the grace of god go I.

I think it's "but for" the grace of God. But who's counting. This reminds me of someone who wrote it's a doggeedog world.

Good for you that you are so smart and clever. Good for you. *clapping*

Knowing this expression is a matter of basic cultural competency. Don't have to be smart and clever. Just don't use big words and expressions unless you have a clear understanding of what you are saying. Seriously it's good advice. Using simple words and phrases will actually make you appear smarter. You may hate me saying it, but in the back of your mind you know I'm right.

Wow you are a butthole and I'm not pp. you understand that cultural expression?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone losing their job would seem to others like an opportunity to joke. Unless it's for gross incompetence, no one deserves a lay off. There before the grace of god go I.

I think it's "but for" the grace of God. But who's counting. This reminds me of someone who wrote it's a doggeedog world.

Good for you that you are so smart and clever. Good for you. *clapping*

Knowing this expression is a matter of basic cultural competency. Don't have to be smart and clever. Just don't use big words and expressions unless you have a clear understanding of what you are saying. Seriously it's good advice. Using simple words and phrases will actually make you appear smarter. You may hate me saying it, but in the back of your mind you know I'm right.

Wow you are a butthole and I'm not pp. you understand that cultural expression?

Actually, I think the correct expression is ASShole.

[Anonymous]

I always liked the earlier name "Patton, Boggs & Blow."

What a great name for a firm of lawyer-lobbyists!